Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,821/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic cardiac stepdown team in Amarillo, Texas, as a Travel Registered Nurse caring for adult and geriatric patients in a supportive hospital environment. This travel RN opportunity offers fast-paced experience in an intermediate care setting with a mix of cardiac stepdown and med/surg overflow patients. Enjoy West Texas living in Amarillo, where open skies, a welcoming community, and everyday conveniences make for a great travel nursing assignment.
Job Details
- Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Location: Amarillo, Texas
- Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
- Weekly Schedule: 36-hour or 48-hour options available
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620 - $1,710
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Unit Census: Approximately 12-14 patients
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Experience with telemetry, cardiac stepdown, or intermediate care preferred
- Comfortable caring for a mixed med/surg and stepdown patient population
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Ability to support patient ratios ranging from 1:4 to 1:6
- Willingness to float to med/surg as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and intermediate care patients
- Monitor telemetry and respond promptly to changes in cardiac rhythms and patient condition
- Support care for patients with a variety of med/surg and intermediate care needs
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to manage complex adult and geriatric patients
- Assist with rapid response and code team coordination when needed
- Maintain accurate documentation and timely communication throughout the shift
- Float to med/surg assignments when required by unit needs
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a busy hospital environment
Why Apply for This Texas Nursing Job?
- Opportunity to gain valuable cardiac stepdown and telemetry nursing experience
- 13-week travel nurse assignment with competitive weekly pay
- Work in a supportive hospital setting in Amarillo, Texas
- Ideal for RNs seeking travel healthcare jobs in West Texas
Apply now to join this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Amarillo, Texas, and bring your telemetry and intermediate care skills to a rewarding healthcare team!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Amarillo, TX
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Amarillo, TX here's what you should know:- Amarillo's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to around 25°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Amarillo, with options available for furnished housing.
- Amarillo is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Amarillo has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dusty climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Amarillo.
- Amarillo offers a variety of activities, including art galleries, boutiques, antique shops, and restaurants in the Route 66 District.
- Visitors can enjoy live performances at the Amarillo Little Theatre and explore museums such as the Amarillo Museum of Art and the Texas Air & Space Museum.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the botanical gardens, local zoo, and Thompson Memorial Park for walking, biking, and other recreational activities.
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